Today in Kyiv, a memorial event will take place to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the disappearance and death of the renowned Ukrainian journalist Georgiy Gongadze. The organizers invite all concerned individuals to join in a collective prayer and pay tribute to the outstanding journalist, whose tragic fate has become a symbol of the struggle for freedom of speech in Ukraine.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Memorial Service in Memory of Georgiy Gongadze
The memorial service will be held in the courtyard of St. Nicholas on the River Church, where Georgiy Gongadze’s grave is located. The event will begin at 4:00 PM at the address: Hryhoriy Skovoroda Street, 16. Citizens, journalists, media representatives, and all those who care about the fate of freedom of speech in Ukraine are invited to participate.
“Today, September 16, marks 25 years since the disappearance and murder of journalist Georgiy Gongadze. In honor of Georgiy’s memory, a memorial service will be held in Kyiv.”
A Story That Changed Ukraine
The disappearance of Georgiy Gongadze in 2000 was a resonant event that impacted the development of Ukrainian society and journalism. His case still serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting journalists’ rights and the necessity of accountability for crimes against media representatives.
Honoring the memory of Georgiy Gongadze unites Ukrainians in their pursuit of justice and freedom of speech and reminds us of the value of human dignity and the right to truth.
